I’ve Lived in a Vehicle for Three Years. I Now Have $150K
I’ve Lived in a Vehicle for Three Years. I Now Have $150K
How much can you save by living in a vehicle instead of paying rent? In this video, I breakdown my expenses of living in my van vs living in my SUV vs living in my old apartment. Hopefully this financial overview will give you an idea of what costs to expect, and how much you might save by living on the road.
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Insurance 2:20
Phone + Internet 3:30
Utilities 3:55
Gas 6:12
Vehicle Maintenance 7:58
Food 9:17
Gym Membership 10:21
Storage Unit 10:54
Private Mailbox 11:14
Hotels, Airbnbs, Campsites 11:27
Subscriptions + Software 12:41
Parking 13:13
Taxes 13:50
Rent 14:24
How Much I Saved 15:36
Is Van Life Affordable? 17:45
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Great video, Christian.
Honey the whites are at it again
The best breakdown of van living expenses I’ve seen. Comparing the apartment expenses was really helpful.
Very cool story about van life and how you do it. Thank you!
Do you surf Chritiian ?
Your rent is unbelievable. Rents here in the Netherlands are around 1200,- euro p/m and that is in the commercial sector.
If your house is subsidised it is between 400,- and 700,- euro’s. And if you are rich enough to buy a house morgage is between 500,- en 1200,- euro (average)
Are the salaries that high in Canada? The average wage here is about 36.000 euro
Although I love the fact that you can save now and van life feels free, it is kind of sad that rent has become so high that we cannot obtain a full, free "western" lifestyle while living in a house. In the Netherlands to be able get a mortgage you have to bring atleast 40.000 (villages) to 200.000 euro (Amsterdam and big cities) of your own saved money to get a mortgage of 450.000 and above.
Our financial system is failing.
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The information that you shared
150k will now by you 1/4 of a house….. thanks Joe Biden…
150k after 3 years? How much did your Van build cost?
Let me top you all
I managed 30 years exactly a 25 unit Santa Monica apartment building.
Tenant manager 3 bedroom 2 bathroom $300 per month.
Valued at $3000 per month.
Meanwhile worked part time home depot and was a designer and handyman musician.
30 years each month I took 20 grands per year to the bank, over 30 years 600, 000 cold cash regular savings account.
Building was sold in 2017, bought a great modern 4 bedroom 3 bath swimming pool jaccuzzi in Bakersfield cash paid for for 400 thousand.
Have another 259 k in my bank
I’m on social security now
Interesting! Thank you for your honesty. We have similar lifestyles but I spend double what you do on food … hmmm?
Didn’t you have home insurance? That would make the insurance bill for living in an apartment bigger. I pay over 200€ a year for home insurance. Been thinking about moving into a caravan for a while. A friend did the move a couple of years ago and she’s been happier than ever.
You are really doing great and keep the good work and good bless you
heck for that apartment a month you could of bought a house. or move somewhere else where apartments are cheaper and probably have more space.
How do you handle getting mail? Do you have a p.o. box?
How do you manage medical checkups/doc visits? Do you keep Pacific Northwest home base physicians? Or just do doc in a box? A non smoker, eat very well, and look to be in great shape.
Great video! I’m considering when I move back to SoCal to live out of my ‘16 4runner with my rooftop tent because buying a house is so insane with prices right now.
Do you ever have nights where you feel like you have no where to go back to or call home? That’s something I’ve been thinking about. Or do you eventually accept and embrace the van(vehicle) life and you’re a camper full time? 🤠
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What if you have to poop.
thank you very good info
If i lived in a van my problem would be ventilation as I’m lactose intolerant and fart non stop. A spark could cost me my van depending on what i had for dinner.
Good for you; much respect (admire the courage)…best wishes for a great future
Spending $2,600 on an apartment blows my mind
awesome breakdown! immediately subbed.
I really want a storage unit but it seems liek even the small ones are expensive. I live in CT, maybe I need to look around. Less than 30$ is a really good deal if you really need a place for your things that you really cant part with.
you lost it at pAYING THE MAN
when im single i live paycheck to paycheck. when i married my husband who already have a house, all my salary go into saving and i bought my own house after two years.
Buy some Gold
Eloquently explained. Stellar! Merci. Stay safe.
All these rich kids playing at being homeless. Normalization of poverty. This is getting ridiculous
Pretty Incredible! I admire you so much
I would never broadcast to the world I drive around with $150K unless I’m armed to the teeth ready to protect the loot. I don’t mean to judge, but I’d be amazed if this woman carries a can of bear spray at the most.
This person isn’t sincere. These are not her experiences. She’s nothing more than a POS influencer, actress reading off of a cue card.
You’re experienced is awareful a exierence exierence aware for better clear cut understanding if life towards road success experienced and managing expenses and moments to towards these and after
I’ve never heard of a state camping pass. Could someone please elaborate on this for me? I’d truly appreciate your time!
You have 150k your definitely making good money in your Job
Congrats, house prices went up by more than 150k over the past 3 years though
What about health insurance?
What about gas of van ??😊😊
I just sold my business and I am about to hit the road for awhile. I used to live in Alaska and I am going to travel the west and maybe back to Alaska for the summer. I have no desire to be a suburbanite. I need open space. I love your channel and your attitude. Happy travels.
What was the cost of your fully built out van? The promaster you’re currently in has a really nice setup and its cost should be included in your calculations. You have to have that capital upfront and then account for the depreciation of the vehicle as you use it. With renting you have initial deposit but you should receive that back when moving out and there is no need to have over $80k+ up front capital.
I bought a home 3 years ago and the market value went up $500K according to Redfin and Zillow.
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i like your mood
I’m 63 and a lot of young people are doing this these days.
I can’t say I blame them. Especially these days with the price of rent.
If you can save €150 k a year you can afford to buy a house and live quite comfortably. You must be tight 🤣😂
what was the cost of vehicle and its maintenance?